Last May, Giannoulias’ office launched the “Get Real Illinois” campaign to raise awareness about the requirements and ...

Logan Bricker is a master's degree student in the UIS Public Affairs Reporting program, working this semester as an intern ...

How many "r's" in your "brrrr" this week? Well, it's too cold to count them so let's just be thrilled and chilled to the ...

In fact, illegitimate massage parlors are the "second-largest venue" for human trafficking in Illinois based on calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, according to Carol Merna, chief ...

A nonprofit that wants to build tiny homes on Springfield's southeast side faces more big hurdles after the Springfield City Council on Feb. 11 unanimously voted to withdraw a resolution to commit ...

It is hard to watch someone or something that you love die. The U.S. Postal Service has been a lifelong friend. The thrill of getting one's first card. The joys of exchanging letters and cards with ...

A proposal to construct 50 more single-family homes for low-income renters may hinge on whether Springfield City Council members grant an exception to a 2023 ordinance that guarantees union ...

College students who receive Monetary Awards Program grants are seeing an 8% cut in their spring semester assistance after a higher-than-expected number of eligible students enrolled in classes this ...

The impending closure of a University of Illinois soybean research lab due to federal funding cuts could impede the study of a fungal disease that experts say would decimate the crop if it makes its ...

As far back as ancient civilizations, wedding flowers have been used to ward off evil spirits, symbolize fertility and encourage new beginnings. During the Victorian era, "floriography" became a ...

Planning a wedding is all about details. From choosing the perfect dress to deciding on a venue, dialing in details both large and small is key to creating the day of your dreams. The cake itself ...